Shepherd's season will be largely hinged on the play of four positions along the defensive line. Shepherd has unbelievably quick players in the skill positions on both defense and offense but were found lacking on the defensive line last year. The defensive line must force teams to run east/west on this defense where the speed allows for good ball pursuit. If teams are able to run north/ south on Shepherd this year, you will see the backend of the defense cheating on plays and they become susceptible to the long plays. In my opinion, the front four on the defensive line will be the key to this year's team.
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Shepherd's season will be largely hinged on the play of four positions along the defensive line. Shepherd has unbelievably quick players in the skill positions on both defense and offense but were found lacking on the defensive line last year. The defensive line must force teams to run east/west on this defense where the speed allows for good ball pursuit. If teams are able to run north/ south on Shepherd this year, you will see the backend of the defense cheating on plays and they become susceptible to the long plays. In my opinion, the front four on the defensive line will be the key to this year's team.
At least in game 1 the RAMS won't have to be as concerned with running as passing. ODU and their young QB, EVAN ERNST were the D2 #1 ranked team in completion% and passing efficiency while scoring 40.5 ppg. I'd say in this game at least the question will be can you get pressure on the passer.
SHIP has all the Offensive weapons back - Mussina - Serb - Gonterick - and both TE's - revamped but decent O-line - the issue will be on Defese - lost 9 starters - I say the are ONE yr away from a great run
SHIP has all the Offensive weapons back - Mussina - Serb - Gonterick - and both TE's - revamped but decent O-line - the issue will be on Defese - lost 9 starters - I say the are ONE yr away from a great run
Their WR group is probably tops in the league with Gonterick, Eubanks, Headen all great receivers with both TE's being pretty good as well. Offensively they'll compete weekly to put up 30+ points it'll be on the defense to get some takeaways and key stops to preserve wins. I think an 8-3 regular season finish is quite possible, if all things go well maybe 9-2.
Their WR group is probably tops in the league with Gonterick, Eubanks, Headen all great receivers with both TE's being pretty good as well. Offensively they'll compete weekly to put up 30+ points it'll be on the defense to get some takeaways and key stops to preserve wins. I think an 8-3 regular season finish is quite possible, if all things go well maybe 9-2.
They have a tough start. Clarion will be the tune-up game but then road trips to SRU and Cal. I think they'll roll Bloom but then get WCU and at Shepherd. That's a brutal first six weeks.
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